Whitenton Group, Inc. (WGI) is seeking to hire a Natural Resource Scientist/Field Lead in the San Marcos, Texas office. This person will assist with a variety of projects in the southern US on private and government-owned lands. WGI is looking to fill this position in the immediate future.

Responsibilities:

• Desktop evaluations/assessments
• Conduct stream/wetland delineation(s) following the USACE guidance
• Conduct protected species habitat evaluations and presence/absence surveys
• GPS data collection and processing
• Use of ArcGIS software to produce maps
• Report compilation (environmental constraints analyses, environmental assessments, preliminary report(s) of findings, )
  o Communicate effectively with crew(s) and supervisors
  o Lead a field crew
  o Client and agency interaction

Requirements:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in the southern US conducting field surveys and data collection for wetland delineations & habitat evaluations.
• Overnight and extended travel. At minimum, one week per month this candidate will be traveling Monday through Friday.
• Attention to detail
• Task oriented and team player
• Good writing and editing skills
• Knowledgeable and experienced with:
  o USACE wetland delineation manual/regional supplements in the southern US
  o USACE wetland datasheets
  o Delineation of Ordinary High Water Marks for streams
  o Protected species and stream/wetland delineation
  o Oil and gas work (well pad, pipeline, utility lines, water well/ponds, and facilities)
• BS (MS preferred) in a natural resource field of stud
• Valid driver’s license
• Random drug test/screen
• ATV operation
• Solutions oriented
• Quick response time
• Must pass background security screening and safety training(s) for a variety of clients
• Physically able to perform field surveys and withstand challenging field conditions (terrain, extreme heat/cold, poisonous/biting/stinging critters, etc.
• Work a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Available to work weekends/holidays (when needed)
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment and fire-retardant clothing when required
• Great attitude
• Ability to travel in single engine aircraft

Preferred, Not Required:

• Certifications (CWB or PWS) and permitted by USFWS to conduct presence/absence surveys for federally-listed protected species
• Experience surveying in the Arid West Region
• Familiar with CCCA, CCA, and WAFWA guidelines/requirements
• Experience working on government-owned (state/federal) lands
• Water/soil sampling
• Basic mechanical skills (truck/ATV/UTV)
• CPR trained

Benefits: Include health care for the employee (100% paid for by WGI), holiday/vacation/PTO pay, IRA with contribution from WGI, profit sharing bonus, and a great workplace atmosphere.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Please forward resume/curriculumvita/pertinentinformation to Jamie Thompson